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Ministry of Defence
Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from Sukhoi 30 MK-I off Odisha coast
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO, BrahMos, Indian Air Force &Industry on successful test firing
Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired from the supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi 30 MK-I at 1030 hrs from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on December 08, 2021. In this copy book flight, the missile launched from the aircraft followed the pre-planned trajectory meeting all mission objectives.
The launch is a major milestone in the BrahMos development. It clears the system for the serial production of air-version BrahMos missiles within the country. Major airframe assemblies which form the integral part of the Ramjet Engine are indigenously developed by Indian Industry. These include metallic and non-metallic air frame sections comprising Ramjet fuel tank and pneumatic fuel supply system. During the test,the structural integrity and functional performance have been proven. The air version of BrahMos was last flight tested in July 2021.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has praised Defence Research and Development Organisation , BrahMos, Indian Air Force and the industry on the successful test firing.Congratulating the teams involved in the flight test, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy said various laboratories of DRDO, academic institutions, quality assurance & certification agencies, Public Sector undertakings and Indian Air Force participated in the development, testing, production and induction of this complex missile system.
BrahMos is a Joint Venture between India  and Russia  for the development, production and marketing of the supersonic cruise missile. BrahMos is the potent offensive missile weapon system already inducted into the Armed Forces.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
BSF and DRI Aizawl rescued Exotic Birds/Wildlife worth Rs 28 Lakhs
Kolkata, July 8, 2019
A team of BSF officials, Aizawl and DRI Aizawl, acting on a tip off, conducted a joint Ops in general area of Khamrang, between Sairang and Kawnpui road Kolasib, Mizoram on Saturday . In the ensuing operation, they intercepted two suspected vehicles. On checking the vehicles, Ops party found 26 suspicious boxes and on further checking these boxes the party recovered 26 exotic and endangered birds which were being smuggled from Myanmar and destined for Kerala. In this connection 4 suspects from Kerala who came to receive the consignment were detained. Two vehicle drivers along with co-drivers were also apprehended for illegally transporting these birds. The birds were found encaged in 23 small and 03 big boxes. A total of 26 birds which included 01 EMU, 02 Crown headed Pigeon and 23 Cockatoo  white in colour. Total worth of these birds were estimated to be appx 28 lakh rupees. These illegal businesses are clandestinely carried out randomly through Indian-Myanmar borders. It is pertinent to mention that this is the second such recovery made in Aizawl this year.
Ministry of Defence
8th INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY ON 21 JUN 2022
Pune, 21 June 2022
With great enthusiasm, Indian Army units of Headquarter Southern Command stationed in Pune participated whole heartedly in the “8th International Yoga Day” event on 21 Jun 22. Centralised Yoga Asanas were performed as per the laid down “Common Yoga Protocol” at Milkha Singh Sports Complex, Pune. Large number of Officers, Junior Commissioned officers and Other ranks participated. Families and children also took part in the event.
Indian Army has recognised the importance of this centuries old practice of Yoga as an effective stress buster and an alternative physical regime. It encourages its soldiers to learn and adopt various yogic techniques to improve mental concentration at work and develop a positive outlook in life. Soldiers participating in various sports and competitions have shown better result once yoga has been formally coopted into their curriculum. The families and dependents of the soldiers are also bring actively encourage to practice and adopt yoga into their daily lives. Yoga is becoming a part of the daily regime of our soldiers and benefiting them immensely.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Secretary reviewed the COVID-19 situation in NCT of Delhi
Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Bhalla, as part of a regular process, reviewed the situation of COVID-19 in Delhi today. The meeting was also attended by Dr. V.K. Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Director General, ICMR, Chief Secretary and other senior officers Government of NCT of Delhi  and Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
GNCTD made a presentation on the present situation of COVID-19 in Delhi, which is witnessing 3rd surge in cases. While the new COVID cases and total active cases are going up, the administration is focusing on testing, contact tracing and treatment. The recent surge in the number of active cases was attributed to the festival season, which has witnessed greater movement of people, accompanied by laxity in adhering to the basic principles of safe COVID behavior. The hospital bed situation was reported to be comfortable with 57% of the 15,789, dedicated beds being vacant. It was, however, highlighted both by GNCTD officials and Commissioner of Police, Delhi that there has been no let up in enforcement and awareness generation.
The strategy to contain spread of COVID-19 in Delhi, especially keeping in view the festival season and decreasing temperatures accompanied by rising pollution was discussed at length with representatives of MoHFW and the health experts who were present in the meeting. It was decided to concentrate efforts in certain key areas, such as targeted RT-PCR testing in sensitive and critical zones such as restaurants, market places, barber shops / salons, etc; gear up the availability of medical resources including beds, ICUs, and ventilators as a pre-emptive measure; ensure high degree of contact tracing and monitoring of quarantined contacts, so as to suppress and break the chain of transmission. It was also decided to enhance enforcement selectively, accompanied by greater awareness creation through targeted IEC  campaigns; and ensuring that all cases under home isolation were monitored and shifted to hospitals well in time, before any deterioration in their medical condition. It was also emphasized that the Metro travel should be carefully regulated, strictly in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure  that has been issued in this regard.
Concluding the meeting, Home Secretary, while appreciating the efforts of GNCTD officials, emphasized that the strategies for containment of spread of COVID-19 in Delhi should be strictly enforced and implemented. He stressed the need for reaching out to the residents of Delhi to sensitize them about safe COVID behavior through RWAs, Mohalla and Market Committees, public announcement systems, message on police vehicles, etc. He also informed that the situation in Delhi would be reviewed again in the coming week, along with other districts of the National Capital Region .
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
FCI becomes leading recruiter in recent years by recruiting a large number of youth every year
FCI recruits 3,687 Category III officials in 2020 and 307 Category II and 87 Category I Officers recruited in 2021
FCI advertises 5159 posts of Category II & III Officers in 2022; recruitment process in final stage and to be concluded shortly
Food Corporation of India , one of the largest Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution for ensuring the food security of the nation has been one of the leading recruiters in recent years, recruiting a large number of youth every year.
The recruitment process of FCI is conducted only through online mode of examination and is widely advertised in the Employment News as well as leading National/Local Newspapers. The selection is done through open competition and is on a purely merit basis. FCI ensures utmost transparency and genuineness by strictly adhering to the Rules and Regulations of the Corporation / Government of India.
Posts under various categories  are being regularly advertised. FCI has successfully recruited 3687 Category III officials during the year 2020, 307 Category II and 87 Category I officers during the year 2021.
Currently, FCI has advertised 5159 posts of Category II & III in the year 2022. 11.70 lakhs candidates have participated in the recruitment process. The online exams in two phases have already been completed. Further, the recruitment process is in its final stage and is likely to be concluded shortly.
Instead of downsizing, FCI is filling up the existing vacancies in the Corporation for efficient operations and to meet the human resource shortage.
AYUSH
MoU signed between Regional Ayurveda Research Institute and Sikkim Manipal University for collaborative research
MoU aims at promoting relations and mutual understanding between two institutions
To conduct collaborative research in mutually identified areas and promote research activities, Regional Ayurveda Research Institute  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sikkim Manipal University .
Dr.Shriprakash, Assistant Director-Incharge RARI, Gangtok and Dr.  Rajan S Grewal, Vice Chancellor, SMU signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.
At the MoU signing ceremony, SMU VC Dr.  Grewal also asked RARI to open a unit at Central Reference Hospital of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences in Gangtok. Dr.Shriprakash assured him for the same after getting an approval from the competent authority at New Delhi.
The MoU aims at promoting relations and mutual understanding between the two institutions to recognise their strengths in research and education in one or more disciplines of science, medical and allied health sciences.
The RARI and SMU also agreed on promotion and development of academic co-operation by jointly engaging in research and training programmes and jointly organize seminars, conferences and workshops on topics of mutual interest. Both the institutions also decided to explore opportunities to exchange information on research, training, learning material and other literature relevant to their educational and research activities.
Other officials present at the MoU signing ceremony included Dr.Rahul Dhanraj Ghuse,Research Officer  and Dr.Ashok Sinha,Research Officer  from RARI and SMU Registrar Dr. K. S. Sherpa, Dr Remon Chettri, OSD to VC, and Dr Pragya Kafley, I/C Blood Bank, Central Referral Hospital,SMIMS.
PIB Headquarters
BSNL GOES GREEN, BILLS NOW TO GO ONLY ON DIGITAL MODE
Ahmedabad, 29th July 2019
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited , Ahmedabad has decided to “Go GREEN’ under the ‘Digital India’ concept of Government of India. Hence, it is hereby informed to all our valuable mobile and landline customers that from 01.08.2019, all the postpaid bills will be sent on your registered mobile number/e-mail address. Therefore, all the subscribers are requested to register their mobile number/e-mail address at the nearest CSC/Cash Counter/Accounts office. Customers can also send complete details of their Landline/Mobile/Ftth postpaid connection through e-mail on “BSNLGOGREENATD@GMAIL.COM’ at the earliest to enable this office to timely incorporate your details in the system, if not yet registered. We hope to serve you better at all times.
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AYUSH
Ayurveda has some positive news for Sleep-deprived
If you have come across the recent spate of news stories about the terrible effects of long-term sleep deprivation and are worried about you yourself missing out on the recommended 7 to 8 daily hours of shut-eye, there is some re-assurance coming your way from India’s traditional healthcare wisdom. The broad area of study called ‘anidra’ in Ayurveda deals with sleep-deprivation and related conditions, and it offers some time-tested solutions.
A recent case study published in AyuHom, the research journal of North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homeopathy, Shillong has brought out new evidence in support of Ayurveda’s efficacy in resolving anidra- related issues. The case study is authored by Gopesh Mangal, Associate Professor & Head, PG Department of Panchkarma, National Institute of Ayurveda , Jaipur along with Nidhi Gupta and Pravesh Srivastava, both PG Scholars in the PG Department of Panchkarma at the NIA.
Medical Science has linked inadequate sleep to a number of health problems ranging from obesity to lowering of immunity. Ayurveda also considers nidra or sleep as extremely significant to health. It is, in fact, described as one among the trayoupastambha or the three supportive pillars of life. Ayurveda also considers nidra as one of the essential dimensions for happiness and good life. Nidra leads to a relaxed mental state. Anidra can be clinically corelated with Insomnia which is a common sleep problem worldwide. According to World Health Organization , health is a state of complete physical, mental or social well being and not merely the absence of disease, and sleep is one its essential pre-requisites. In the present times of erratic lifestyles, stress and other unpredictable environmental factors, quality of sleep has deteriorated for a large number of people. According to the estimates of the National Sleep Foundation of America, 1/3rd of people the world over suffer from sleep disorders.
Against this backdrop, the potential of traditional Panchkarma therapy of Ayurveda to resolve the problems of anidra cannot be over-emphasised. Returning to the case study, its results provide evidence to the effectiveness of the Ayurveda.
The study report states that the Ayurveda treatment led to a remarkable improvement in the patient’s condition in terms of sleep. The study included thorough examination and assessment grading before and after treatment of all the symptoms which were selected for assessment. This included Yawning, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Quality of Sleep etc., and improvements were noticed in all the parameters.
The case study, thus, puts forward another instance of Shirodhara with Ashwagandha Taila accompanied by Shamana Chikitsa playing a beneficial role in the management of anidra.
Reference: AYUHOM  , a peer reviewed bi-annual research journal of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy published by North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy , Shillong, Meghalaya-793018.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
NATIONAL BLOOD POLICY
Government has notified the Drugs and Cosmetics  Rules, 2020 to support the National Blood Policy. These Rules pertain to functioning of Blood Banks, Blood processing and related matters. The copy of the Rules is available at web link: https://cdsco.gov.in/opencms/opencms/system/modules/CDSCO.WEB/elements/download_file_division.jsp?num_id=NTc2MQ
The Government is also taking up the matter regarding processing charges of blood and blood components with the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  for bringing the same under Drugs Prices Control Order .
During a meeting with the State Blood Transfusion Councils  of all States and Union Territories  held on 03rd January, 2022, it has been recommended to take up a review of the National Blood Policy. Further, the NBTC/BTS Division is under transition from National AIDS Control Organization  to Directorate General of Health Services .
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves creation of three posts of Directors for the three new AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the creation of three posts of Directors in the pre-revised scale of Rs.80,000  {plus NPA Ceiling limit 85000} for the three new AIIMS at Mangalagiri near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, Kalyani in West Bengal and Nagpur in Maharashtra.
: As per the AIIMS Act 1956 Amended vide AIIMS  Act, 2012, there shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Institute. He shall be designated as the Director of the Institute and shall be appointed by the Institute provided that the first Director of the Institute shall be appointed by the Central Government. The Director shall act as the Secretary to the Institute as well as the Governing Body and support proper functioning and governance of the three AIIMS.
The post will be immediately filled up following due procedures. The post of Director is in the pre-revised scale of Rs 80,000 {plus NPA Ceiling limit 85000}. The annual financial implication for each of the post of the Director will be around Rs.25 Lakhs, as per the 6th CPC.
Background
The Union Finance Minister in his Budget speech for the Year 2014-15 had announced for setting up of four new AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Cabinet had approved establishment of new AIIMS at Mangalagiri near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, Kalyani in West Bengal and Nagpur in Maharashtra at a cost of Rs. 4949 Crore on 07.10.2015. The three AIIMS are being set up as a part of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana .
The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana  was announced in 2003 with objectives of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/ reliable tertiary healthcare services and also to augment facilities for quality medical education in the country. PMSSY has two components:  Setting up of AIIMS like institutions  Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges/Institutions. Under this scheme AIIMS have been established in Bhubaneshwar, Bhopal, Raipur, Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Patna while work of AIIMS Rae Bareli is in progress. Also, three AIIMS in Nagpur, Kalyani  and Mangalagiri in Guntur  have been sanctioned in 2015 and two AIIMS have been sanctioned in Bathinda and Gorakhpur in 2016 and Assam in 2017. All necessary steps are being taken for creation of the physical infrastructure and creation of faculty and non-faculty position required for operationalization of these three new AIIMS in Nagpur, Kalyani and Mangalagiri in Guntur . Design Consultant have been appointed for all the three AIIMS on the basis of Global bid as per mandate of the Cabinet. The Master plan for these AIIMS has also been finalized. Detailed designs are under preparation. Proposal for creation of faculty and non-faculty position is under consideration/discussion with Department of Expenditure.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Integrity is the only way to real life: ADG police.
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd organizes a seminar as part of Vigilance Awareness week.
Kolkata, 28th October, 2019
Chairman and Managing Director, Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd. Shri Prabal Basu urged upon all officials and employees to say no to corruption. Speaking at a seminar held by Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd. to mark Vigilance Awareness Week in Kolkata today, Shri Basu said, the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week renews our commitment to achieve the goal of promoting integrity, transparency and accountability in governance for a Corruption Free India. For this purpose, the employees of our organization have a very important obligation on their part. They should inculcate the vision of integrity in their life and they should also spread this culture to their family, colleagues, friends and public in general. We must remain vigilant throughout the year to eradicate corruption from all spheres of life.
Dr. B.N. Ramesh, senior IPS officer and ADG, police, Government of West Bengal and Shri Santanu Kar SP, CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch gave power point presentations on integrity and corruption and highlighted the ways to get rid of it. They said that corruption can be defined as dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, either to obtain benefit to oneself or to some other person. It is a global phenomenon, affecting all strata of society in some way or the other. He urged upon all to save the country from corruption because it kills the people. He also urged the management to encourage honest employees by rewarding them along with punishing the corrupt.
The purpose of Vigilance Awareness Week is to generate awareness in the public at large about the ill effects of corruption and this year’s theme is “Integrity-A way of life”.
Shri Ratna Sekhar Adika, Dirctor, HR and CA; Shri K. Swaminathan, Director  and other officials of Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd. were also present in the seminar.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM salutes Indian Navy, on the Navy Day today
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day today.
“On Navy Day, we salute our courageous navy personnel. Their valuable service and sacrifice have made our nation stronger and safer”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Procurement of Farm Produces at MSP by Private Players
To give special focus to increase the spread of MSP operation in eastern states, private players for procurement of paddy/rice were engaged in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh during KMS 2015-16 to KMS 2017-18.
Further, in order to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce, Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme  under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanraks Han Abhiyan’  has been launched in October, 2018. The objective of PPSS is to assess the workability of private agencies in the procurement operation at MSP. The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare , Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the PPSS scheme for procurement of oilseeds.
Government does not earmark any amount for procurement of paddy/rice through Private agencies. Depending on the quantity procured by the private agencies, the amount is paid by FCI at the rate fixed through tender.
Under the PPSS scheme, an amount of Rs.200.00 crore has been earmarked for 2019-20.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Rajya Sabha today.
Election Commission
ECI sets up Committee to examine details of Gujarat HC judgement concerning Dholka AC
Direction had already been conveyed to State Government to initiate disciplinary action against the then Returning Officer.
Consequent upon the judgment of Honble High Court in the Election Petition concerning Dholka AC in Gujarat today, Chief Election Commissioner, Shri Sunil Arora has, after discussion with Secretary General, ECI on telephone, directed that a three member committee of officers will examine the details of the judgement and present the same before the Commission at the earliest.
The Committee shall be headed by Shri Umesh Sinha, Secretary General, ECI, and consist of two officers, Shri Chandra Bhushan Kumar, Deputy Election Commissioner and Shri Vijay Pandey, Director, Law, as members.
In this matter, on behest of the Commission, a direction had already been conveyed to the State Government of Gujarat to initiate disciplinary action against the then Returning Officer Mr Dhaval Jani, Deputy Collector. The proceedings are underway.
Mr Jani was also removed from election duties during the Lok Sabha elections in view of the interim order of the Honble High Court in the matter.
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